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Posted September 9, 2012 12:29 am - Updated January 22, 2016 03:49 pm

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Small Business Chamber Monthly Meeting

Small Business Chamber Monthly Meeting will be held Tuesday at 7:45 a.m. at the Coastal GA Center, 305 Fahm St. Join us at the Coastal Georgia Center for networking and a great presentation by Samantha Meier of Savannah Slow Ride. The cost is $5 for members, and $10 for guests.

Regional chamber announces 2012 business expo

The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce announces its Business to Business Expo on Tuesday, Sept. 18. The Expo will be held at the Beaufort Holiday Inn & Suites from 12-5 p.m. and will re-open as Business After Hours from 5:30-7 p.m.

For more information, go to www.beaufortchamber.org or to register your exhibit space, contact Betty Davis at 843-525-8524 or betty@beaufortsc.org.

World Trade Center Savannah ‘tools of the trade’ training

The World Trade Center Savannah along with the Independent Freight Forwarders and Custom Brokers Association of Savannah and the Center of Innovation for Logistics will present Tools of the Trade: Negotiation Skill Sets for Successful International Business, Thursday, Sept. 20 from 8 a.m.–noon at the Savannah Technical College Crossroads Campus, 190 Crossroads Parkway.

The seminar will be led by The World Academy, a nationally recognized training organization that offers import/export trade compliance education and training.

Cost is $45 per participant. A light breakfast will be served from 8-8:30 a.m. To register or for additional information, email tgrubbs@wtcsavannah.org or call 912-447-9704.

Grant writing for nonprofits: An introductory talk

The Creative Coast will host The Idiot’s Guide to Nonprofit Grant Writing, an introductory grant writing talk for managers, volunteers and organizers with little working knowledge of institutional fundraising for nonprofits. Professional grant writer Dare Dukes will serve as the discussion leader.

The event takes place Sept. 13, from 6-7 p.m. at The Creative Coast office, 15 West York St. To register, go to www.ccgrantwriting.eventbrite.com/.

Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce Member Appreciation Business After Hours

The Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce is hosting Prime Time, a Special Member Appreciation Business After Hours event at Hilton Head BMW, located in Bluffton from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 20. The Prime Time event offers casual networking along with an Italian dinner buffet from Carrabba’s Italian Grill, live music, and complimentary beer and wine.

Festivities include door prizes and more. Cost to attend is $15 for chamber members. $30 for non-members. Attendees must RSVP in advance. For more information, go to www.hiltonheadchamber.org.

Edward Jones Financial Advisor Adam W. Lee of the Greater Savannah Area is hosting a free presentation titled, “Retirement by Design,” from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 25 at The Melting Pot of Savannah located on 232 East Broughton St.

During the presentation individuals can translate their visions for retirement into tangible goals by answering the following questions: What will I do when I retire? Am I saving enough? Will I even be able to retire?

Refreshments will be served. The presentation is free, but space is limited. To make a reservation, call 912-354-1812 or email deborah.dickson at edwardjones.com.

Chamber Young Professionals Group

The chamber’s young professionals group will meet at Corks in Bluffton from 5:30-7 p.m. Sept. 26. The popular networking group for the 40-and-under set, presented by the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce, is a great opportunity to meet with business colleagues in a casual setting. To register, go to www.hiltonheadchamber.org.

Managers learn coaching, problem-solving skills

Georgia Southern University’s “Leadership Skills for the Front-Line Manager” short course will run across eight Wednesdays this fall. Class meets 8:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Wednesdays from Sept. 26 through Nov.14 at the Coastal Georgia Center.

The $625 course fee includes materials and refreshments. A corporate discount rate of $575 per person is available for four or more from the same organization. Register before noon, Sept. 5 to avoid the late rate of $725. Registration closes at noon, Wednesday, Sept.14.

To register or for more information, call toll-free 855-478-5551 or go to www.ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted/supervisor.

State of the Region Breakfast

Join the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce for the 17th annual State of the Region Breakfast on Oct. 3 at the Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa from 8-11 a.m. For more information, visit www.hiltonheadchamber.org.

‘Clays for a Cause’ to benefit nonprofit

Choate Construction will stage its second annual “Clays for a Cause” at the Forest City Gun Club on Oct. 19 to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. In addition to the sporting clays competition, the event includes lunch, a practice skeet session, silent auction, raffle, Lowcountry dinner and awards.

Last year, more than $25,000 was raised and 21 teams participated. To reserve your team, inquire about sponsorships or get more information, contact April Callon at 912-330-7412 or email acallon@choateco.com.

Chamber Young Professionals Group

The chamber’s young professionals group will meet at Corks in Bluffton on Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 5:30-7 p.m. The popular networking group for the 40-and-under set, presented by the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce, is a great opportunity to meet with business colleagues in a casual setting. To register, go to www.hiltonheadchamber.org.